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Nov 14 2023

Myanmar: Revised Repatriation Timeline for Export Earnings

On November 6, 2023, the Department of Trade (DOT) under the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) within the State Administration Council …
Nov 10 2023

Malaysia's Data Centre Boom

The growth of Malaysia’s digital economy has been in the spotlight, and deservingly so given it is one of the …
Sep 6 2023

Vietnam: Amendments to Lending Activities in Vietnam

The State Bank of Vietnam (“SBV”) has recently issued (i) Circular 06/2023/TT-NHNN (“Circular 06”) amending and supplementing a number of …
Aug 16 2023

Myanmar: Embraces Thai Baht - Currency Usage on the Rise

On 14 August 2023, the Central Bank of Myanmar (CBM) issued a directive allowing Authorized Dealer (AD) banks to use …
Aug 2 2023

Vietnam: Amendments to Lending Activities in Vietnam

The State Bank of Vietnam (“SBV”) recently issued (i) Circular No. 06/2023/TT-NHNN dated 28 June 2023 (“Circular 06”) amending and …
Jul 17 2023

Myanmar: Latest Trading Sector Developments

The Department of Trade (“DOT“) under the Ministry of Commerce (“MOC“) of the State Administration Council (“SAC“) has released a …
Jul 14 2023

Myanmar: Central Bank of Myanmar Lowers Mandatory Conversion of Export Earnings to Myanmar Kyats from 65% to 50%

The recent release of Notification 15/2023 on 13 July 2023 (“Notification 15/2023”) by the Central Bank of Myanmar (“CBM”) brings …
Jul 12 2023

Myanmar: Banking and Finance Compendium 2022-2023

DFDL is excited to announce the release of the Myanmar Banking Compendium. This compilation comprehensively covers the latest updates in …
Jun 26 2023

Myanmar: Introduction of CBM’s Online Forex Trading Platform

Central Bank of Myanmar’s Letter On 21 June 2023, the Central Bank of Myanmar (“CBM“) issued a letter to authorized …
Jun 7 2023

Legal Aspects of Restructuring Loans in Myanmar and Key Myanmar Tax Updates

DFDL is pleased to invite you to a live webinar on corporate loan restructuring in Myanmar and recent tax updates …
Apr 20 2023

Myanmar: Further Extension of the Amended Formula for Calculating Liquidity Ratio

The Central Bank of Myanmar (“CBM”) published Directive No. 8/2023 on 24 March 2023 regarding further extension of the amended …
Feb 10 2023

DFDL Bangladesh Experts Lead GIZ Training on Commercial and Industrial Projects

The DFDL Bangladesh team is proud to report that two of our legal experts were the main presenters at a …
Jan 17 2023

DFDL Ranked as Top-Tier in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2023 edition

The DFDL team is proud to announce that we have been recognized as a Top Tier Firm in five practice …
Dec 16 2022

DFDL’s Nearirath Seng Featured at Q-Commerce, Real Estate Seminar

The DFDL team is pleased to share that Ms. Nearirath Sreng (Deputy Head of Banking, Finance and Technology) was a …
Nov 15 2022

B. Grimm Solar Financing Deal Wins Solar Power Project of the Year Award

DFDL team is pleased to announce that the team’s expertise in Project Finance has been recognized as a market leader …
Sep 22 2022

DFDL’s Nishant Choudhary Joins EuroCham Panel on Myanmar Legal Landscape

On 08 September 2022, Nishant Choudhary (DFDL Partner, Myanmar Managing Director and Head of Regional Dispute Resolution Practice) was a …
Sep 22 2022

Thailand Legal Update on Credit Term Criteria for SMEs

On 17 August 2022, the Trade Competition Commission of Thailand (“TCCT”) issued the Notification of TCCT on Guidelines for Determining …
Jul 6 2022

Banking, Finance and Technology Day (as of 14 June 2022)

DFDL’s first-ever Banking, Finance and Technology Day on 14 June 2022 was a triumph of information, networking and fun. The …
Jul 4 2022

Nearirath Sreng Participates in Movables Finance Legal Knowledge Workshop

On 28 June 2022, Nearirath Sreng (Deputy Head of Banking, Finance & Technology) was a featured speaker at a workshop …
Jun 21 2022

DFDL Cambodia E-Commerce Workshop Featured in Investment Review

A panel discussion organized by DFDL and featuring DFDL experts was highlighted on the website of Cambodia Investment Review on …
Jun 15 2022

‘Vibrant Exchanges’ at First-Ever DFDL Banking, Finance and Tech Day

On 14 June 2022, DFDL was pleased to host its first-ever Banking, Finance and Technology Day and was honored to …
Jun 14 2022

Banking, Finance & Technology Day - Key Insights from Industry Experts | 14 June 2022

DFDL is pleased to extend this invitation to the first-ever Banking, Finance & Technology Day to be held at the SOSORO Museum …
May 17 2022

Myanmar Banking and Finance Update Compendium

The year 2021 was marked by several changes in Myanmar. The change in government, along with the COVID-19 crisis, led …
Apr 5 2022

Bhawna Bakshi Wins Prestigious Lex-Falcon Award

The DFDL team is happy to announce that Bhawna Bakshi (Legal Adviser, Myanmar and ASEAN Desk) has been honored with …
Mar 11 2022

Nearirath Sreng Participates in E-Commerce for Exporting SMEs Workshop

On 10 March 2022, EuroCham Cambodia and ARISE+ Cambodia organized the breakfast workshop “E-Commerce for Exporting SMEs” at Raintree Cambodia. …
Jan 14 2022

DFDL Receives Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2022 Awards

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2022 edition is out! DFDL has been recognized as Top Tier Firm in 5 practice …
Jan 13 2022

Cambodia: NBC Ceases to Issue New Microfinance Deposit-Taking Institutions License

On 6 December 2021, the NBC issued a Notification No. B7-021-2083 on Cessation of Granting New Microfinance Deposit-Taking Institutions License. …
Dec 22 2021

DFDL Receives Rankings from Chambers & Partners Asia-Pacific Guide 2022

The launch of the Chambers Asia-Pacific Guide 2022 has seen an increase in practice and individual rankings for DFDL.  We …
Nov 30 2021

DFDL Partners Ranked as Thailand’s Top 100 Lawyers for 2021 by Asia Business Law Journal

DFDL is pleased to announce that our Partners have been ranked in Thailand’s Top 100 lawyers by Asia Business Law …
Nov 16 2021

Vinay Ahuja Participates in a Panel Discussion on Climate Change

On 15 November 2021, Vinay Ahuja (Partner; Head of Regional Banking, Finance & Technology Practice, Indonesia Practice and India Desk) …
Nov 15 2021

Nearirath Sreng Participates in Webinar on the RCEP Free Trade Agreement

On 2 November 2021, Nearirath Sreng (Senior Consultant and Deputy Head of Cambodia Banking, Finance & Technology Practice) was pleased …
Sep 22 2021

Nearirath Sreng Participates in E-Commerce in Cambodia Live Event

On 15 September 2021, DFDL Cambodia Deputy Head of Banking, Finance & Technology Practice, Nearirath Sreng, was pleased to participate …
Sep 15 2021

[Infographic] Debt Restructuring Quick Guide – Thailand

Another wave of COVID-19 has spread all over Thailand and is raising understandable concerns and generating uncertainty among the business …
Jul 8 2021

Vinay Ahuja Participates in Digital Assets Webinar Organized by the Malaysian-Thai Chamber of Commerce

On 5 July, Vinay Ahuja (Partner, Head of Regional Banking, Finance & Technology Practice & Head of Indonesia Practice, India …
Jul 5 2021

DFDL Acted for Lendable on the USD 10 Million Loan to Workmate

DFDL Thailand and Indonesia acted for Lendable on the USD 10 million loan to Workmate, a Singapore-headquartered informal workers marketplace. …
Jul 2 2021

DFDL Thailand & Vietnam Receives IFLR1000 Recognitions in Banking, Finance & Capital Market Practices

IFLR1000 recently published its first and second groups of Asia-Pacific rankings that represent IFLR1000’s 31st edition (2021/2022). DFDL is delighted …
Jun 29 2021

DFDL Cambodia Participates in New E-Commerce Regulations Webinar

On 25 June 2021, DFDL Cambodia was pleased to participate in the Ministry of Commerce and the Asian Development Bank …
Jun 7 2021

Cambodia: Official Fees on E-Commerce Permits and Licenses

JOINT PRAKAS 315 AND 316 ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND THE MINISTRY OF ECONOMY AND FINANCE, dated 12 …
Jun 2 2021

Thailand Makes Changes to Penalty Interest Rates Charged on Loan Repayments that go Into Default

On 10 April 2021, the Thai Government announced an Emergency Decree Amending the Civil and Commercial Code 2021 (“CCC”) that …
Apr 23 2021

DFDL Thailand Receives In-House Community 2021 Awards

DFDL is very proud to receive two recognitions from the recent In-House Community 2021 Awards. DFDL has been awarded with …
Apr 22 2021

DFDL Advised Lenders on a USD 2 Billion Financing to Grab as Local Counsel for Myanmar and Cambodia

DFDL advised a consortium of lenders on local law requirements in Cambodia and Myanmar in relation to a USD 2 …
Apr 5 2021

Cambodia: New Transaction Amounts & Know Your Customer Procedures for Financial Institutions & Payment Service Providers

Pursuant to the Prakas on Launching the Use Rules and Procedures of Bakong System​​ dated 26 June 2020 and the …
Mar 16 2021

Thailand's Personal Data Protection Act - Legal Basis for Collecting & Processing Personal Data

Episode 1 – The Legal Basis for Collecting & Processing Personal Data  Watch this brief, concise and easy-to-follow 4 minutes video …
Mar 1 2021

DFDL Vietnam Awarded Deal of the Month for January 2021 by AsiaLaw for Advising on Vietnam’s Largest Waste-to-Energy Plant

AsiaLaw, a leading legal directory focusing on Law firms in Asia, has recognized DFDL and King & Wood Mallesons for …
Feb 15 2021

Nishant Choudhary Participates in KIIT Event on Evolving Opportunities in the Legal Profession

On 13 February 2021, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (“KIIT”) School of Law, Odisha, India organized its first KWEETTALK on …
Jan 25 2021

Nishant Choudhary Participates in Neoventure Corporation Myanmar Solar E-Expo 2021

On 20 January afternoon, Nishant Choudhary (Partner, Deputy Managing Director & Head of Banking and Finance Practice, Myanmar) moderated the …
Jan 12 2021

Navigating the Fintech Revolution - ASEAN Path #16

The 16th edition of DFDL’s ASEAN Path entitled Navigating the Fintech Revolution is now available for download. Vinay Ahuja (Partner, …
Dec 28 2020

Finance & Loan Security Rights in Real Estate in the COVID-19 Era: 10 Key Q&As - Focus on Bangladesh

This edition of our Q&A series focuses on real estate financing and loan securitization issues in Bangladesh. Given the continuing …
Dec 24 2020

Finance & Loan Security Rights in Real Estate in the COVID-19 Era: 10 Key Q&As - Focus on Lao PDR

This edition of our Q&A series focuses on real estate financing and loan securitization issues in the Lao PDR. Given …
Dec 24 2020

Finance & Loan Security Rights in Real Estate in the COVID-19 Era: 10 Key Q&As - Focus on Cambodia

This edition of our Q&A series focuses on real estate financing and loan securitization issues in Cambodia. Given the continuing …
Dec 4 2020

DFDL Lawyers Feature Among Thailand’s Top 100 Lawyers Rankings in 2020

DFDL is proud to announce that our lawyers have once again been ranked among Thailand’s top 100 lawyers by Vantage …
Nov 4 2020

Cambodia: Investment Considerations

Located between Thailand and Vietnam, Cambodia is an attractive investment destination for businesses looking to expand in the ASEAN region. …
Nov 4 2020

Cambodia: an Attractive Investment Destination

Cambodia is an attractive investment destination for businesses looking to expand their operations in the ASEAN region. This insightful video …
Nov 3 2020

Cambodia Monthly Legal Update - October 2020

DRAFT LAW ON GOVERNMENT SECURITIES, dated 4 September 2020 The Draft Law on Government Securities (“Draft Law”) was approved by …
Sep 28 2020

DFDL Thailand Participates in Internship Roadshow at Thammasat University

On 9 September 2020, our team of DFDL lawyers led by Vinay Ahuja (Partner; Head of Banking, Finance & Technology …
Sep 11 2020

Myanmar: Additional Clarification on Trademark Re-Registration – Online Filing from 1 October 2020

The Ministry of Commerce (“MOC”) issued Order 63/2020 dated 28 August 2020 announcing the commencement of the soft-opening period from …
Aug 31 2020

Myanmar: Trademark Registration Soft Opening – Online Filing from 1 October 2020

On 28 August 2020, the Ministry of Commerce issued Order 63/2020 for the filing of applications to register trademarks pursuant …
Aug 12 2020

DFDL Advises Cambodia-based CIA First on its Sale of a Controlling Stake to Navis Capital Partners

DFDL advised the founders of CIA First in Cambodia on its sale of a controlling stake to Navis Capital Partners, …
Aug 7 2020

Myanmar: 1060 MW Solar Power Tender – Post Bidding Steps & Peculiarities To Consider

The Electric Power Generation Enterprise (“EPGE”) under the Ministry of Electricity and Energy (“MOEE”) invited tenders to develop ground-mounted solar …
Aug 4 2020

The Attractiveness of Myanmar’s Unsaturated Financial Markets to Foreign Banks

Make sure not to miss out on Nishant Choudhary’s (DFDL Partner & Myanmar Deputy Managing Director) and Tu Cihui’s (Formosan …
Jun 29 2020

Cambodia Tax Updates - June 2020

Prakas No. 525 – dated 19 June 2020 Implementation of WHT reduction on interest payments made by Banks and Microfinance …
Jun 15 2020

Myanmar Legal Update: Tender for EPC Contract – Hydropower Project (Nam Pa Nga)

On 10 June 2020, the Department of Hydropower Implementation (“DHPI”) under the Ministry of Electricity and Energy (“MOEE”) has issued …
Jun 11 2020

Myanmar Legal Update: Tender for EPC Contract - Ywama Power Plant, Yangon

On 11 June 2020, the Electric Power Generation Enterprise (“EPGE”) under the Ministry of Electricity and Energy (“MOEE”) has issued …
Jun 3 2020

Myanmar Legal Update: Solar Tender Bid Submission Deadline Date Extended from 18 June to 17 July 2020

The Myanmar Electric Power Generation Enterprise (“EPGE”) has extended the Bid Submission Date under the Request for Proposal to 17 …